Losing my mind at what to get to replace a Waterway Hi-Flo 1HP pump

[mfizzle]

Went to open the pool today and the motor on the pump was seized. Got it going again and it seized shortly thereafter. She's done for.

It was a Waterway Hi-Flo 48 Frame Pump, model SD-10-1N11AC5. My first thought was to buy a new one just to replace it easiest. Not so fast.

The internet gives me almost nothing on this model. For context, we bought this house with the pool already here- didn't choose any of the parts, etc. The one site in Canada that offers a pump that looks like this doesn't have a side discharge, and they've told me it's not in their inventory anyways. So I'm stuck not knowing what to get. I've identified the Hayward Power-Flo Matrix as a potential replacement.

Basically looking for some help on some questions:

- Does anyone have any opinions about this Hayward pump?
- Are pipes standard size? Meaning assuming the Hayward fits in the space, would my existing plumbing fit?
- Am I searching for the right replacement pump for my Waterway? When I called the pool store they told me Waterway doesn't make pumps- they make motors for pumps. Which only confused me more.

Actually confused is a good word to describe me right now. Just want to get a replacement pump that will fit. If anyone can help it would be so appreciated!

 

[Cas]

I am in the same situation only mine is a 1.5 HP Waterway that I’m looking to replace. I’m considering an XtremepowerUS US dual speed self priming 1.5 HP but I can’t find any reviews on it. Does anyone have any experience with these pumps or could you recommend a suitable replacement? The Waterway replacement would run $345 the XtremepowerUS would run $172. I don’t know what to do and could use some advice. Thank you!!

 

[Desire5292]

I'm definitely NOT claiming to be an expert in any way, but I did just have this issue and someone on here referred me to inyopools.com. I was able to get on a chat with someone and told them what pump I had and what the problem was and they told me exactly what I needed (and it was a good deal cheaper than the same model anywhere else - I Googled it). Just a suggestion; I'm obviously not I'm Canada so I don't know if you can get the same stuff up there?
And btw, my new pump is a Waterway! And I bought the whole pump, not just a motor...not sure what they meant at the pool store? Interested to hear from the experts!

 

[mfizzle]

Measurements for the Hayward pump were basically identical so going to give it a shot tomorrow. Will report back with results.

 

[mfizzle]

Reporting back- it worked! We had to get a few different fittings to link up the connection to the filter side, but the entire thing fit like a glove and is running like a dream. Most interesting is that the new pump, although the same HP rating, pumps out WAY more water- visible at the surface even, compared to the old pump.